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      community 5 Years on Finasteride - progress and results

      in Progress Pictures  25 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for 5 years, which stopped diffuse thinning but did not improve the hairline. They are considering a hair transplant and possibly starting dutasteride.

      community New angles to attack beyond DHT

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exploring hair loss treatments beyond DHT, including Minoxidil, pyruvate, Gt20029 targeting androgen receptors, and vasodilators. Other options like Kx826, adenosine signaling, growth factor topicals, and microneedling are also discussed.

      community 5 months on 5% min + 1 mg finastreride.

      in Minoxidil  1096 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their experience using 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1 mg finasteride daily, and weekly derma stamping for hair loss, noting no crown thinning but front diffuse thinning and hairline issues. They experienced fewer side effects on 0.5 mg finasteride but returned to 1 mg, and did not experience shedding after starting treatment.

      community Pelage are starting phase 3 for PP405 towards the end of 2026

      in Chat  180 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 is moving to late-stage trials, showing potential for hair regrowth, with 31% of male patients experiencing a 20% increase in hair density. Veradermics is developing an oral minoxidil version, and there is interest in combining treatments for better results.

      community Similar 5ar inhibitors to fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 years ago
      Natural vitamins like pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and ecklonia cava are discussed for their potential to lower DHT levels. They may work similarly to finasteride but are significantly weaker.

      community Has anyone used Magnesium L-Threonate ?

       70 upvotes 7 years ago
      Magnesium L-Threonate may help treat balding by reducing DKK-1 expression without affecting DHT. Users discuss its potential effectiveness and application methods, with some considering trying it topically.

      community 5 month update, minoxidil and finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  720 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is happy with hair regrowth after 5 months using topical minoxidil twice daily, oral finasteride once daily, derma stamping weekly, and Watermans shampoo. They noticed darker hair and stopped using creatine, suspecting it worsened hair loss.

      community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.

      community Is S5 plus cream an okay alternative to finasteride?

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses using S5 plus cream (Spironolactone, Alfatradiol, and Tempol) as an alternative to finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its effectiveness and potential systemic absorption. The original poster already uses 5% minoxidil and is seeking alternatives due to fears of finasteride's side effects.

      community Pp405 full presentation on new topical

      in Product  104 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A new topical treatment, PP405, shows promising results for hair regrowth, potentially outperforming existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. However, it may still need to be combined with DHT blockers for optimal results, and its long-term effectiveness remains uncertain.

      community Latanoprost from the gray market?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses sourcing pure latanoprost from the gray market for research and making a homemade solution. Concerns about potential dangers and experiences with this method are raised.

      community New molecule PP405 vs exercise

      in Research/Science  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 targets hair follicle stem cells differently than exercise-induced lactate, suggesting exercise alone may not replicate its benefits. Minoxidil and finasteride are recommended alongside exercise for hair regrowth, with additional suggestions like spicy food and infrared exposure.

      community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

      community Minoxidil vs Minoxidil + Tretinoin vs Minoxidil + LCLT

      in Minoxidil  11 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of Minoxidil alone versus Minoxidil combined with other substances like Tretinoin, LCLT, Procapil, Aminexil, and Capixyl for hair growth. One user did not understand the terms used.

      community Found a slide summary for PP405

      in Research/Science  36 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      PP405 shows promise in stimulating new terminal hair growth by activating dormant follicles, with no systemic adverse effects observed in a short-term trial. However, long-term efficacy remains unproven, and further trials are needed to confirm its potential as a hair loss treatment.

      community Anyone looking at peptides for hair?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses interest in peptides for hair loss, specifically mentioning ahkCU and ghkCU. A user is considering adding ghkCU to their treatment regimen.

      community The amazing fast pace of PP405.

      in Chat  327 upvotes 6 months ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment advancing quickly in trials, generating excitement and skepticism about its effectiveness and marketing claims. Some see it as a potential alternative to minoxidil and finasteride, but concerns about long-term effects and the need for DHT blockers persist.

      community (Serious) Updates and discussion, new treatments in development

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling are currently the best treatments for hair loss. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, PP405, HMI 115, Tsuji, Scube 3, RU, JW0061, Topilutamide, and verteporfin show promise but have uncertain timelines.

      community OND-1 "Cyclosporine A” New hair loss treatment

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 4 days ago
      Orient Bio is developing a PLGA formulated version of Cyclosporine A to stimulate hair growth without its immunosuppressant effects. Users discuss various treatments like Clascoterone, PP405, minoxidil, and tacrolimus, expressing hope for new developments and sharing personal experiences with these treatments.

      community 5 Year Hair Transformation Progress

      in Progress Pictures  379 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user underwent two hair transplants, started taking finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride, and began micro-needling to improve hair density and manage hair loss. They also focused on curly hair care techniques, resulting in noticeable improvements in the hairline and overall appearance.